Dog Trick Academy Library

In today’s world, we are often told by our veterinarians that dogs are susceptible to many illnesses, infections and diseases.

In this article, I will talk in details about the well known disease known as canine heartworms. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are like me, every time you go pick up some dog food at the local pet store, you can’t resist the temptation of walking in the toys aisle. And you can’t help but notice how cute some of the toys are, and how much your dog would love one.

But then, you start to remember how your dog chewed up to pieces his last toy you bought him. The last tug toy I bought for my dog lasted less than a week before it started falling apart and ripping while tugging. So for the last year I have been making my own tug toys, ones that costs a fraction of the store bought and that lasts much longer. Read the rest of this entry »

It is truly amazing to see that all dogs from all over the world has learned to communicate with each other using a universal language. Whether you are from China, Europe or Mexico, all dogs communicate the same way. They communicate their moods and feelings by giving out signals with their body.

An encounter with a dog can be a lovely experience or a very bad one, totally depending on how well you interpret his body language. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many different kinds of leashes on the market today; each one has its own practical and aesthetic appeal. When shopping for a leash, you will need to consider your dog’s size and age. Keep in mind that small dogs and puppies should have light weight leashes while larger dogs should have stronger and heavier leashes.

There are different lengths of leashes available; the majority of leashes come in 4-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot lengths. For training purposes, a 6-foot length leash is ideal and recommended. The longer leashes are used when your training requires you to be at a distance from your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs have learned throughout their many years of existence that they must protect their resources, such as food, in order to survive. They’ve learned that they could easily keep other dogs from eating their food by growling, showing teethes, snapping or even biting other dogs that came too close to their food. Read the rest of this entry »